baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2579661-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic tensioning apparatus
Inventor: ADAM THOMAS LEE
IPC: B25B29/02
Filed: 2018-12-11
Abstract: A hydraulic tensioning apparatus for tensioning a threaded member 2 includes a hydraulic tensioner 1, having a body 4 and a pressure space 13 for hydraulic fluid. A thread engaging member 7 is arranged to engage the thread of the threaded member and to be urged away from the body on introduction of hydraulic fluid into the pressure space, to tension the threaded member. A displacement sensor 11, 12 is arranged to measure a linear displacement of the thread engaging member relative to the base 4 and to provide an output indicative of the linear displacement. A rotation sensor (65, 66, Figure 4) is arranged to determine a rotation of a nut 3 rotating on the threaded member and is arranged to produce an output indicative of a rotation angle of the nut. A control unit (80, Figure 1) is arranged to take as inputs the outputs of the displacement sensor and the rotation sensor. The control unit determines from the output of the displacement sensor a required angle of rotation of the nut which accommodates for extension of the threaded member due to being tensioned by the hydraulic tensioner.
Patent GB-2584073-A (GB)
Title: Conductive garment fastening product
Inventor: Heenatikumbure Kavisekara Mudiyanselage Anjana Piushan Kavisekara
IPC: A41F1/00
Filed: 2019-04-12
Abstract: A fastener for a garment comprising a first article 100 couplable to a second article, the first article comprising a substrate 102 (for example, fabric), an array of first conductive sub-fasteners 104 attached to the first substrate, the array comprising a plurality of columns and a plurality of rows, and a set of conductive paths 110 along the rows of first conductive sub-fasteners; being engageable with second conductive fasteners 204 of the second article 200 for coupling the articles together and forming a conductive connection therethrough. The second article might comprise a single column 208 but a plurality of rows 206 of sub-fasteners. In a garment such as a bra, the invention allows multiple conductive paths to go from one side of the fastener to the other while still allowing the wearer to select which column of fasteners to use based on their size. Also claimed is a method of manufacture.
Patent GB-2582980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to sewage treatment plants
Inventor: COLIN HOWARD STANWELL-SMITH
IPC: C02F7/00
Filed: 2019-04-12
Abstract: An air bubble generating device that uses two discs 1 with thin slits 2 arranged that are at an angle to each other and form small air passage holes where the slits cross. The discs may be adapted to fit inside mass produced pipe fittings. The discs may be held by shape features 3, 4 by shape features in each disc which interlock when assembled at the desired angle. The discs may be held at right angles to each other to produce a grid or a mesh 6. The discs may be used may be used within bubble pumps or air diffusers. The pressurised air being used for the bubbles may be supplied by an exterior air pump or a diaphragm pump. The discs may be made from stainless steel. The discs may be used in a sewage treatment or wastewater processing application.
Patent GB-2588573-A (GB)
Title: A remediation system to prevent incompatible program module installation in an information processing system
Inventor: ALON MOSS
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2019-07-09
Abstract: A test server system for monitoring compatibility of program modules in at least one information processing device; the test server 5 scanning a memory of each information processing device 1.1-3.3 to identify and record the operating system and each other executable device installed; said test server emulating 1.1’-3.3’ each information processing device including operating system and any selection of the device installed program modules (DIPM); characterised in that the test server will emulate the installation of a new program module (NPM) followed by execution of at least one of the DIPM which is neither the NPM nor the operating system, and test the functionality of the DIPM to generate an impairment report determining whether or not the NPM impairs the functionality of the DIPM in each information processing device to unacceptable levels. The test server may emulate the simultaneous execution of the NPM with any selection of DIPM; and executed programs may be subjected to functionality tests. A usage record for concurrently executed programs may be produced to selectively test application programs that are frequently used together. A remediation service may attempt to fix detected errors by checking an error database.
Patent GB-2586079-A (GB)
Title: A radar system for detecting profiles of objects, particularly in a vicinity of a machine work tool
Inventor: SIMON CONWAY
IPC: E02F9/26
Filed: 2019-08-02
Abstract: A radar implement 500 for use with an excavator, the radar implement comprising a first coupling feature 520 located on a first surface of the radar implement and configured to cooperate with a second coupling feature on an excavator arm. The radar implement further comprising a ground penetrating radar antenna 540 mounted in or adjacent a second surface of the radar implement. The radar implement further comprising a controller 590 configured to provide outgoing signals to the radar antenna, to receive incoming signals from the radar antenna and to interpret the incoming signals so as to provide implement output information. The radar implement further comprising a wireless communication antenna 550 configured to transmit the implement output information, and a battery 560 configured to supply power to the controller and the wireless system.
Patent GB-2572932-A (GB)
Title: Electronic payment apparatus
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JOHN HAMILTON
IPC: G06Q20/42
Filed: 2018-02-16
Abstract: The present invention concerns electronic payment apparatus. More particularly, but not exclusively, this invention concerns electronic payment apparatus, and methods and systems for making electronic payments. An apparatus for conducting a financial transaction is provided. The apparatus comprises a smart device with an application. The smart device has a first configuration in which the application displays account information, and a second configuration in which the smart device displays an optically readable transaction authorisation code. The transition between the first configuration and second configuration is effected by changing the orientation of the smart device.
Patent GB-2586459-A (GB)
Title: Fire or smoke detector
Inventor: KEVIN MARK WASS
IPC: G08B17/10
Filed: 2019-08-16
Abstract: A ceiling mountable smoke or fire detector comprises a first part 110 for mounting on the ceiling, and a second part 120 configured to be received by the first part 110. The second part 120 houses a detector and comprises a top-plate 116 with an annular recess 112. Electrical connections 115 are arranged above the recess. A pair of drain holes 111 are provided through a surface of the recess 112, with conduits 113 extending downwards from the drain holes 111. The annular recess 112 directs condensation to the drain holes 111 and into the conduits 113, away from the electrical connections 115. In use, a differential air pressure between a ceiling void above the detector, and a lower surface of the detector provides a stack effect to assist drainage of condensation. A third part 120 may be arranged to be received by and cover a lower surface of the second part 110. The third part 120 may include a plurality of openings 121 and at least one exhaust 122 arranged to receive at least one conduit 113 of the second part 110 wherein the conduit 113 may protrude beyond the bottom surface of the third part 120.
Patent GB-2586515-A (GB)
Title: Metal window frame construction
Inventor: PETER DANIEL
IPC: E06B3/964
Filed: 2019-08-23
Abstract: A window frame structure to be installed in an opening formed in the wall or roof of a building for supporting a glazing unit has an inner pane and an outer pane, the frame structure comprising two or more elongate frame members joined at abutting end faces to form joints, wherein the elongate frame members have matching cross-sectional profiles each including a recess, and wherein a cleat is provided extending across each joint at the abutting end faces and disposed within the recesses of the profiles adjacent the joint.
Patent GB-2581409-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for managing a cable attached to an inspection probe disposed in a pressurized pipe
Inventor: ANDREW J NELSON
IPC: F16L55/46
Filed: 2019-09-18
Abstract: Managing a cable attached to an inspection probe 24 disposed in a pipe 26 containing a fluid 28 at an elevated pressure above an ambient pressure. The systems and methods include hot-tapping the pipe and attaching a launch housing 40 to the pipe. The launch housing defines an interior chamber 46 sized to receive the inspection probe 24 and that fluidly communicates with the pipe, thereby placing the interior chamber at the elevated pressure. An uphole end of the cable 22 is attached to a reel, and a cable drive (64) mechanically engages the cable. The cable drive is operable in a forward direction, to advance the cable into the pipe, and a reverse direction, to retract the cable from the pipe. Aspects include the cable drive comprising: an electric drive or a mechanical drive or is manually operable.
Patent GB-2588453-A (GB)
Title: Generation of electrical power offshore
Inventor: PAUL DOUGLAS CHANG
IPC: F03D13/25
Filed: 2019-10-25
Abstract: A floating power-generation group 34 comprises a floating hub 28, such as a spar buoy, that is anchored to subsea foundations 42 by anchor lines 40. Floating power producer units 10, such as wind turbines, are connected electrically and mechanically to the hub. The power producer units are each moored by mooring lines 44. At least one mooring line extends inwardly toward the hub to effect mechanical connection to the hub and at least one other mooring line extends outwardly toward a subsea foundation. It is also disclosed that the groups are combined as a set (46, Fig 7) whose hubs are connected electrically to each other via subsea energy storage units (52A-D, Fig 7). Anchor lines of different groups can share subsea foundations. The storage units comprise pumping machinery (50P, Fig 7) to expel water from an elongate storage volume and generating machinery (50G, Fig 7) to generate electricity from a flow of water entering the storage volume. The pumping machinery may be in deeper water than the generating machinery.
Patent GB-2588623-A (GB)
Title: Radio transceiver programming method and apparatus
Inventor: JOHN FAIRALL
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 2019-10-29
Abstract: This application relates to programming a radio transceiver suitable for use as a remote control. The radio transceiver is manufactured as a generic device, but it can operate in any one of multiple different predefined operating modes. The different operating modes may have different modulation formats such as FSK or LORA. The radio transceiver is provided with a mode switch 20 to allow the user to configure the operating mode. The transceiver also has at least one light-emitting indicator such as an LED 22-1, 22-2. To configure the operating mode of the transceiver, the user operates the mode switch, receives a visual indication (e.g. a sequence of flashes of the one or more LEDs) and then operates the mode switch again in response to the visual indication.
Patent GB-2590402-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for compressing gas
Inventor: KJELL MAGNE ASKVIK
IPC: E21B43/34
Filed: 2019-12-16
Abstract: A hydrocarbon-forming gas (e.g. natural gas) compression method comprising: a hydrate formation step in which water and hydrate-forming gas are mixed at a first pressure and a first temperature, resulting in the formation of hydrate; a decomposition step in which the hydrate is warmed, and the hydrate is decomposed to re-generate hydrate-forming gas at a second pressure higher than the first pressure. A hydrocarbon-forming gas compression system comprises a mixing device comprising an inlet for hydrocarbon-forming gas, an inlet for water, an outlet for water and an outlet for hydrates, a tank comprising an inlet for hydrates communicatively coupled to said outlet for hydrates from the mixing device, an outlet for compressed gas, an outlet for water and a heat exchanging system for heating the tank.
Patent GB-2591244-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device manufacture and content provision
Inventor: BRENDAN JAMES MORAN
IPC: G06F21/12
Filed: 2020-01-21
Abstract: A method of preparing an electronic device to use stored content (e.g. firmware) comprises generating a delta data structure comprising data to modify an initial image in accordance with a first content data block; encrypting a resultant content data block using a corresponding encryption key; and providing the initial image and the encrypted block for embedding as stored content on the electronic device. A method of generating an update for an electronic device to use stored content, comprises acquiring a first delta data structure comprising data to modify an initial image in accordance with a first content data block to produce a current image; decrypting an encrypted block required by the first delta data structure using an encryption key to produce a first decrypted block, generating a second delta data structure comprising data to modify the current image in accordance with a second content data block; and providing the second delta data structure to the electronic device. A method of bringing a device to a specified level of content, comprises decrypting an encrypted block using a key and applying a delta data structure using the decrypted block to modify an image of content to the specified level.
Patent GB-2592235-A (GB)
Title: A security sheet
Inventor: MATTHEW SUGDON
IPC: B42D25/45
Filed: 2020-02-20
Abstract: A security sheet 10 for displaying personal data (11, Fig.1) comprises a plastic substrate 12 comprising first and second outer surfaces 13, 14. A first opaque region 21 extends partially across the plastic substrate between the first and second outer surfaces. A first window 50 is at least partially surrounded by the first opaque region. A security device 51 comprises a transparent first device region 52 and a second device region 53 formed from a second device insert (55, Fig.2B). The first and second device regions have different optical detection characteristics. The security device is arranged in the plastic substrate such that, when viewed in reflected light incident upon the first outer surface, at least part of the first device region is visible at least partially around the second device region in the first window. The first device region may extend at least partially across the first region such that part of the first device region is visible at least partially around the second device region in the first window.
Patent GB-2585413-A (GB)
Title: Minimizing agglomeration of drug particle coating material during storage to stabilize disintegration times of pharmaceutical products
Inventor: ROSALEEN MCLAUGHLIN
IPC: A61P29/00
Filed: 2020-02-21
Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising: 65-85% w/w active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) particles; 15-30% w/w coating material encapsulating the API particles; and 3-15% w/w matrix surrounding the coated API particles. The pharmaceutical composition comprises a disintegration time rate of less than 10 seconds for at least six months under storage conditions of at least 25°C and at least 60 % relative humidity. Also described are methods of forming the pharmaceutical compositions by: coating API particles with a coating material comprising deformable components; applying mechanical stress to deform the deformable components; coating with silica; applying mechanical stress to embed the silica on the coated API particles; sieving to remove excess coating material; mixing the particles into a matrix solution/suspension; and dosing into a mold. The coating material preferably comprises a wax such as carbauba wax, candelilla wax, or synthetic wax. The matrix preferably comprises a matrix former such as gelatin, and a structure former such as mannitol.
Patent GB-2580561-A (GB)
Title: Corrosion protection element for downhole connections
Inventor: HELMUTH SARMIENTO KLAPPER
IPC: E21B41/02
Filed: 2018-08-20
Abstract: A system for use in corrosive environments includes a first tubular including a first connector portion, and a second tubular including a second connector portion. The first connector portion overlaps the second connector portion to form a connection joint. A magnesium element is arranged between the first connector portion and the second connector portion at the connection joint.
Patent GB-2593158-A (GB)
Title: A laminate for covering a surface and a method of using the same
Inventor: Jason Harvey
IPC: E06B11/08
Filed: 2020-03-12
Abstract: The laminate comprises an outer polystyrene (PS) layer 101, an intermediate polyvinyl chloride (PVC) layer 102 and an outer metallic layer 103 comprising a composite of aluminium and steel. Preferably, the metallic layer 103 is bonded to the PVC layer 102 by 0.1 mm thick double-sided adhesive tape 104 and this is then attached to the PS layer 101 by self-tapping screws 105a-105c. Preferably the PS 101 is 10-150 (30) mm thick, the PVC 102 is 1-5 (3) mm thick, the metal 103 is 1-5 (3) mm thick and the adhesive 104 is 0.05-0.15 (0.1) mm thick. The laminate is applied to the surface S of an elevator car, escalator, travellator, moving walkway or staircase, turnstile or gate with the PS layer attached to the structure. The kit of parts and method of producing and method of applying the laminate are also claimed.
Patent GB-2580823-A (GB)
Title: Mobile advertising system
Inventor: SVETLANA IVANOVNA GILEB
IPC: H04W28/00
Filed: 2018-08-31
Abstract: The invention being proposed relates to the field of telecommunications and communications, in particular to systems which can be used in cellular networks for providing additional communication services, and is intended for increasing the speed of transmission of packet data and supplying same to a subscriber in an internal operator network. The proposed system provides control of an available bandwidth of communication channels of an internal operator network by monitoring incoming TCP/IP traffic in an additional node of a cellular network, said node allowing editing of external advertising content, accelerated production of a targeted advertisement in accordance with data of subscribers of the cellular network, and effective delivery of said targeted advertisement to subscribers. The proposed functionality of the mobile advertising system can be focused on the standardized networking network nodes GSM and LTE.
Patent GB-2594739-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle chassis for car-Ebike with rotationally independent frame structures
Inventor: MORTEN RYNNING
IPC: B62K5/10
Filed: 2020-05-06
Abstract: A vehicle chassis 10 comprises a front frame structure 34, a middle frame structure 38, and a rear frame structure 36, wherein the frame structures are rotationally independent. The vehicle chassis 10 also comprises a front dampening element 32 connected between the front and middle frame structures, and a rear dampening element 30 connected between the middle and rear frame structures, wherein the chassis provides a dampening effect if one or both sides of the front or rear frame structures are elevated, whilst also allowing independent rotation of the middle frame structure.
Patent GB-2596527-A (GB)
Title: Sensor
Inventor: MARK DAVID BALMOND
IPC: G01N17/04
Filed: 2020-06-29
Abstract: A corrosion sensor 1 is described. The corrosion sensor 1 comprises a substrate and a patterned conductive layer 20 provided on the substrate 10, where the conductive layer 20 defines: a common terminal 210 and a set of terminals 220. A first terminal 220A and a second terminal 220B are also detailed. A set of sensing elements 230, including a first sensing element 230A and a second sensing element 230B; are connected to the common terminal and where the respective sensing elements 230A, 230B of the set 230 are electrically coupled to the common terminal 210 and to respective terminals 220A, 220B of the set 220. A key feature is that the conductive layer 20 can also define conductive regions 260A, 260B (figure 5), which are located between and electrically isolated from the respective sensing elements 230A, 230B of the set 230.
Patent GB-2591534-A (GB)
Title: Cloth warping using multi-scale patch adversarial loss
Inventor: Kumar Ayush
IPC: G06T11/60
Filed: 2020-08-25
Abstract: Generating a synthesized image of a person wearing clothing is described. A two-dimensional reference image depicting a person wearing an article of clothing and a two-dimensional image of target clothing in which the person is to be depicted as wearing are received. To generate the synthesized image, a warped image of the target clothing is generated via a geometric matching module, which implements a machine learning model trained to recognize similarities between warped and non-warped clothing images using multi-scale patch adversarial loss. The multi-scale patch adversarial loss is determined by sampling patches of different sizes from corresponding locations of warped and non-warped clothing images. The synthesized image is generated on a per-person basis, such that the target clothing fits the particular body shape, pose, and unique characteristics of the person. The person representation may include information describing a pose heatmap, a body shape and one or more reserved regions that collectively represent the person wearing the article of clothing. The pose heat map may be a multi-channel feature map with each channel corresponding to a human pose keypoint represented as a rectangle and the body shape may be a single feature map or binary mask representing a human body.
Patent GB-2587498-A (GB)
Title: Inspection apparatus and methods for precision vibration-isolation tabletops
Inventor: ALEXANDER B V MOUTAFIS
IPC: G01N29/04
Filed: 2020-09-11
Abstract: Apparatus and methods to automatically inspect precision tabletops used for vibration isolation are described. An inspection head having an imaging device and/or perturbing device can be positioned automatically at a plurality of locations over a precision tabletop. The inspection head can further include a distance sensor that can be used to determine a flatness of 5 a portion or all of a surface of the precision tabletop. The inspection head may further include marking apparatus to automatically mark non-compliant features formed on the precision tabletop.
Patent GB-2590129-A (GB)
Title: Drone aircraft with magnetic construct
Inventor: DUSHAN KANDASAMY
IPC: B64C39/02
Filed: 2020-09-18
Abstract: The present invention discloses a drone, comprising a cyclical hull with one or more cyclical rings, an external structure, and a piezoelectric system. The external structure comprises a fixed wing and a rotary turbine construction. The external structure is securely and rotationally connected to the cyclic ring. The external structure is configured to rotate exponentially around the cyclical hull, thereby enabling a stabilization capability of the drone to forward in the desired direction. The piezoelectric system is mounted on the cyclical hull for efficiently analyzing onward wind direction, thereby effectively rotating the external structure at high speeds to enable the structural integrity of the drone. The drone further comprises one or more locking systems to unlock the cyclical rotational turbine based on an alert received from the piezoelectric system. Further, the drone comprises a camera for capturing a surrounding view of the drone.